The Human Resource Business Partner Program

HR Competencies:

Through a three month comprehensive program participants will:

Grow in the role of HR business partner

Gain business acumen

Understand an organization's strategic framework

Develop a business case

Design and implement a project

What Makes this Program Unique?

In today's complex business environment, it is essential that HR professionals operate from a strategic framework as business part­ners to their organizations. To add value to the organization, HR must translate organizational direction into human capital implications and strategies.

Through Employers Council's HR Business Partner Program, participants will design and implement a project aligned with a business initiative. In an applied learning environment, participants will develop a proactive business mindset. This creates a win-win by providing participants with the opportunity to develop HR business partner competencies and by adding value to the organization.

Program Modules

The HR Business Partner Program begins with an opening reception and orientation in which participants learn more about the program, project selection, and meet the other participants and faculty.

One Week Intensive (April 22-26)

The core of the HR Business Partner Program consists of a five day intensive, wherein participants will gain exposure to the HR business partner role and competencies, business essentials, HR strategic planning, metrics, workforce planning, accounting and finance, business case development, project and change management. Participants apply the concepts and tools to the development of their individual projects.

Follow-Up Class (May 29)

This follow-up class will provide participants with the opportunity to debrief their peer group and faculty on the progress and challenges they face in implementing their project. Participants will gain feedback from their peers and faculty.

Capstone Class (June 27)

The final class will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss the application of the HR business partner concepts and tools to their projects to review key learning and project effectiveness. In addition, participants will gauge their learning throughout the program and create a development plan for the future.

Coaching Sessions

Participants will schedule two individual coaching sessions (via telephone or in person) with Employers Council coaching faculty. ​

Who Should Consider this Program?

HR professionals who are willing to commit time and energy to their own growth and apply their learn­ing to an actual business project. ​The typical candidate is a mid-level HR professional with three or more years of experience.

Application Process

To receive or submit an application, e-mail HRBP@EmployersCouncil.org​. Applicants will be contacted by Employers Council faculty to discuss the necessary commitments and fit prior to the start of the program. If you have questions regarding the program, call us at 303.223.5620 or e-mail HRBP@EmployersCouncil.org.

This program is particularly effective as an on-site program for an internal human resources team. Please email HRBP@EmployersCouncil.org for more information about this option.